Re: Graces surgery and question about how to get mitchells

[Guest guest]

,

I was just thinking of you and Grace today and wondering how the surgery had

gone--and how recovery was going. What a great report! It sounds like things

are going very smoothly. And what a joy and relief it must be for you to see

her feet looking so fabulous!!!

's website is:

http://www.mdorthopaedics.org

I think what most people have done is to order the brace and pay for it (it

comes out to $382, IIRC) and then try to deal with insurance. can provide

you with the current insurance codes. He'll send you a foot impression kit (a

piece of florist's foam, apparently) and then you send that back to him. I

don't know what the time estimate is these days for getting them, but probably

over 2 weeks. And Grace is likely to be the largest foot so far. A few people

recently have tried to get the P/M FAB ordered through their usual orthotist,

but in both cases, they have tried to mark it up (so that it would cost $800).

So, is Grace back in the Markells then at night-time? How old is she, remind

me?

So glad to hear good news!

Naomi

The Family

Naomi Hannah(02/21/01) Jonah(06/20/03, bilateral clubfoot, FAB 14/7)

boothejennifer boothejennifer@...> wrote:

Graces surgery(posterior release) was April 22nd. I must say that

I went in expecting it to be a huge ordeal and was pleasantly

surprised at my amazing daughters ability to cope. She went in

smiling, chatting and laughing with the Drs.........and did wake up

screaming and unconsolable (probably from fear as she kept saying

take it out referring to the IV). This however quickly changed to

uncontrollable laughter once a Nemo sticker was applied to the tip

of my nose and I began chanting " help....I can't see " .

She came out with one full leg cast and one short leg cast. The

first night I think she had one dose of morphine and by the next

morning she was wanting to crawl. Dr Frick came and said we were

ready to go home. Less than 24 hours from surgery we were already

home and Grace had taken her last dose of pain medicine by noon that

day (regular tylenol) This was against her wishes; I thought it best

just in case. Surgery was Friday at about 1:30Pm and I think it was

on Sunday she stood a little on the cast........Monday or Tuesday

she began walking around.........very funny sight because she had

one full leg cast bent at the knee and one short cast and on hard

wood floors. By the end of that week she was hauling arse around the

house. It sounded like we had a little pirate pegging around.

Yesterday we went in for a checkup/cast change. Grace was in the

casts almost 4 weeks. Dr Frick was planning on putting her in for 3

more weeks however decided she was healed well and since she was

running around so much I am guessing the casts were a no go. Today

she is limping short distances. Everything looks awesome though.

She finally has no big crease above her heel and the back of her

foot touches the floor flat now.

I have lots of pictures if anyone is curious or is facing the

surgery and would like to know more of what to expect.

I also have a question. Dr Frick wants Grace to go into the

s. She has been in the Markells all this time. I have a

prescription for the shoes, but how do I go about ordering them and

how do I file the insurance if I cant get the shoes from anyone

around here? Do I just contact the guy that makes them and does he

file the insurance? Could someone please enlighten me about this.

Thanks in advance! Boothe

[Guest guest]

.

What wonderful news about Grace!! I bet you are so relieved. Now, the

hardest part is over and I bet you are looking forward to a fun, very

active summer for Grace!

Naomi already gave info for you. You could also call

directly at . I would count on close to 3 weeks for the

shoes. needs a pair too, but I am trying to hold off a few more

weeks because I know he is slammin' busy right now. I agree the best way

to go about it is order them directly from and then submit to the

insurance company. I know that may not be feasible for some people

because of the up front cost. Do you know why Dr. Frick wants her to wear

the s instead of the Markells? I'm just curious.

Again, congrats on making it over the huge hurdle and I am glad to hear

Grace is up and about.

Shook

Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

Vienna, VA 22182

x374

x374

fax

[Guest guest]

jennifer...

congrats on grace's success.. it is wonderful that she has movement in her feet

now and that she tolerated the surgery and casting so well.. i am very happy for

you and more so for her...

btw.. i just love her name.. lol...

mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7

boothejennifer boothejennifer@...> wrote:

Graces surgery(posterior release) was April 22nd. I must say that

I went in expecting it to be a huge ordeal and was pleasantly

surprised at my amazing daughters ability to cope. She went in

smiling, chatting and laughing with the Drs.........and did wake up

screaming and unconsolable (probably from fear as she kept saying

take it out referring to the IV). This however quickly changed to

uncontrollable laughter once a Nemo sticker was applied to the tip

of my nose and I began chanting " help....I can't see " .

She came out with one full leg cast and one short leg cast. The

first night I think she had one dose of morphine and by the next

morning she was wanting to crawl. Dr Frick came and said we were

ready to go home. Less than 24 hours from surgery we were already

home and Grace had taken her last dose of pain medicine by noon that

day (regular tylenol) This was against her wishes; I thought it best

just in case. Surgery was Friday at about 1:30Pm and I think it was

on Sunday she stood a little on the cast........Monday or Tuesday

she began walking around.........very funny sight because she had

one full leg cast bent at the knee and one short cast and on hard

wood floors. By the end of that week she was hauling arse around the

house. It sounded like we had a little pirate pegging around.

Yesterday we went in for a checkup/cast change. Grace was in the

casts almost 4 weeks. Dr Frick was planning on putting her in for 3

more weeks however decided she was healed well and since she was

running around so much I am guessing the casts were a no go. Today

she is limping short distances. Everything looks awesome though.

She finally has no big crease above her heel and the back of her

foot touches the floor flat now.

I have lots of pictures if anyone is curious or is facing the

surgery and would like to know more of what to expect.

I also have a question. Dr Frick wants Grace to go into the

s. She has been in the Markells all this time. I have a

prescription for the shoes, but how do I go about ordering them and

how do I file the insurance if I cant get the shoes from anyone

around here? Do I just contact the guy that makes them and does he

file the insurance? Could someone please enlighten me about this.

Thanks in advance! Boothe

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,

Dr Frick mentioned something about they give better dorsiflexion.

Im all for it, just not looking forward to paying the money

upfront........exspecially not this month! Dr Frick had said the

shoes would be ready in 7-10 days...... .

>

> What wonderful news about Grace!! I bet you are so relieved.

Now, the

> hardest part is over and I bet you are looking forward to a fun,

very

> active summer for Grace!

>

> Naomi already gave info for you. You could also call

> directly at . I would count on close to 3 weeks for

the

> shoes. needs a pair too, but I am trying to hold off a few

more

> weeks because I know he is slammin' busy right now. I agree the

best way

> to go about it is order them directly from and then submit to

the

> insurance company. I know that may not be feasible for some

people

> because of the up front cost. Do you know why Dr. Frick wants her

to wear

> the s instead of the Markells? I'm just curious.

>

> Again, congrats on making it over the huge hurdle and I am glad to

hear

> Grace is up and about.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Shook

> Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

> Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

> 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

> Vienna, VA 22182

> x374

> x374

> fax

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is interesting. I didn't know that.

Shook

Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

Vienna, VA 22182

x374

x374

fax

[Guest guest]

,

I would love to see pictures! This is something that we may end up broaching in

the future. If so, it would be nice to know what to expect. About the

s you may want to contact your insurance company first to see if it

needs to be pre-approved.. Ours did. Once we got it pre-approved then we sent

off for them. Of course we had to pay for them in advance and then get

reimbursed. doesn't actually deal with the insurance companies..

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Graces surgery(posterior release) was April 22nd. I must say that

I went in expecting it to be a huge ordeal and was pleasantly

surprised at my amazing daughters ability to cope. She went in

smiling, chatting and laughing with the Drs.........and did wake up

screaming and unconsolable (probably from fear as she kept saying

take it out referring to the IV). This however quickly changed to

uncontrollable laughter once a Nemo sticker was applied to the tip

of my nose and I began chanting " help....I can't see " .

She came out with one full leg cast and one short leg cast. The

first night I think she had one dose of morphine and by the next

morning she was wanting to crawl. Dr Frick came and said we were

ready to go home. Less than 24 hours from surgery we were already

home and Grace had taken her last dose of pain medicine by noon that

day (regular tylenol) This was against her wishes; I thought it best

just in case. Surgery was Friday at about 1:30Pm and I think it was

on Sunday she stood a little on the cast........Monday or Tuesday

she began walking around.........very funny sight because she had

one full leg cast bent at the knee and one short cast and on hard

wood floors. By the end of that week she was hauling arse around the

house. It sounded like we had a little pirate pegging around.

Yesterday we went in for a checkup/cast change. Grace was in the

casts almost 4 weeks. Dr Frick was planning on putting her in for 3

more weeks however decided she was healed well and since she was

running around so much I am guessing the casts were a no go. Today

she is limping short distances. Everything looks awesome though.

She finally has no big crease above her heel and the back of her

foot touches the floor flat now.

I have lots of pictures if anyone is curious or is facing the

surgery and would like to know more of what to expect.

I also have a question. Dr Frick wants Grace to go into the

s. She has been in the Markells all this time. I have a

prescription for the shoes, but how do I go about ordering them and

how do I file the insurance if I cant get the shoes from anyone

around here? Do I just contact the guy that makes them and does he

file the insurance? Could someone please enlighten me about this.

Thanks in advance! Boothe

[Guest guest]

,

Wonderful news and report on Grace, what a wonderful girl you have

there! So glad to hear that all went smoothly for her and you both,

what a relief. Thanks for posting how things went, it's always good

to hear such good news.

Holly and (bilateral born: 2-11-00)

> Graces surgery(posterior release) was April 22nd. I must say

that

> I went in expecting it to be a huge ordeal and was pleasantly

> surprised at my amazing daughters ability to cope. She went in

> smiling, chatting and laughing with the Drs.........and did wake up

> screaming and unconsolable (probably from fear as she kept saying

> take it out referring to the IV). This however quickly changed to

> uncontrollable laughter once a Nemo sticker was applied to the tip

> of my nose and I began chanting " help....I can't see " .

> She came out with one full leg cast and one short leg cast. The

> first night I think she had one dose of morphine and by the next

> morning she was wanting to crawl. Dr Frick came and said we were

> ready to go home. Less than 24 hours from surgery we were already

> home and Grace had taken her last dose of pain medicine by noon

that

> day (regular tylenol) This was against her wishes; I thought it

best

> just in case. Surgery was Friday at about 1:30Pm and I think it

was

> on Sunday she stood a little on the cast........Monday or Tuesday

> she began walking around.........very funny sight because she had

> one full leg cast bent at the knee and one short cast and on hard

> wood floors. By the end of that week she was hauling arse around

the

> house. It sounded like we had a little pirate pegging around.

> Yesterday we went in for a checkup/cast change. Grace was in

the

> casts almost 4 weeks. Dr Frick was planning on putting her in for 3

> more weeks however decided she was healed well and since she was

> running around so much I am guessing the casts were a no go. Today

> she is limping short distances. Everything looks awesome though.

> She finally has no big crease above her heel and the back of her

> foot touches the floor flat now.

> I have lots of pictures if anyone is curious or is facing the

> surgery and would like to know more of what to expect.

> I also have a question. Dr Frick wants Grace to go into the

> s. She has been in the Markells all this time. I have a

> prescription for the shoes, but how do I go about ordering them and

> how do I file the insurance if I cant get the shoes from anyone

> around here? Do I just contact the guy that makes them and does he

> file the insurance? Could someone please enlighten me about this.

> Thanks in advance! Boothe